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Help!!

Hi Guys, im in need of some help!!

Over the past two years i have run up a considerably amount of debt! in particular 7.5k on a credit card, im only paying back the minimum repayments and it feels like im getting nowhere fast. The 0% is about to run out and i cant balance transfer the amount to new account, i really want to start paying off the debt, not just the interest? :confused:

What can i do?

Thanks

Matt

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  • Moggles_2
    Moggles_2 Posts: 6,097 Forumite
    I can't transfer the balance to a new account
    Why? You cannot request a specified credit limit of course but, if the worst happens, Martin's advice is to transfer what you can. (See Martin's *Credit Card Limit: didn't get what you wanted?* article.) You'll still save money ;)

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cards/bad-credit-rating

    Is it possible to move any balance remaining to a new card in your partner's name,
    if there is one?

    Alternatively, you may be able to reduce your costs using credit cards you already hold.
    For details, see Martin's *Credit Card Shuffle*article.

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/car...-card-interest
    People who don't know their rights, don't actually have those rights.
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